1996 World Series Game 5 Highlights | New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves

These are the highlights for Game 5 of the 1996 World Series. After a dramatic Jim Leyritz home run in Game 4, the New York Yankees have even the series at two games a piece. Now both teams face a must-win situation in Game 5 in order to take a 3-2 lead in this series. The New York Yankees have their ace Andy Pettitte on the mound once again, who did not pitch well in Game 1. The Yankees are hoping that Andy Pettitte can pitch well in this game in order to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead in this series. The Atlanta Braves have their ace John Smoltz on the mound, who pitched well in game 1 and was the winning pitcher in that game. The Atlanta Braves are hoping to get a strong performance by John Smoltz to give the Braves the lead in this series. In game 5, both John Smoltz and Andy Pettitte face off in a classic pitcher’s duel. In Game 5, these two teams play one more game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before this series shifts back to Yankee Stadium for Game 6. Disclaimer: I do not own any of the clips and game footage shown in these highlights. All of the clips and game footage shown in these highlights belong to the MLB (Major League Baseball) and their respective owners. All rights go to the MLB and their respective owners.